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DR. ALEXANDER J FORTGANG DO
NPI 1720588791
Colon & Rectal Surgery in Englewood, NJ

Active since February 16, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
350 ENGLE ST FL 6, ENGLEWOOD, NJ 07631(201) 608-2800 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 7, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 7, 2026, Sep 27, 2024, Aug 6, 2024 and 4 more (7 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Alexander J Fortgang Do NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. ALEXANDER J FORTGANG DO (NPI 1720588791) is an individual colon & rectal surgery provider in Englewood, New Jersey, licensed in New Jersey (25MB11886800) and active in the NPI registry since February 2018. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Englewood Hospital And Medical Center, and is a graduate of Touro Un Col Of Osteopathic Medicine, New York (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720588791
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208C00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ALEXANDER J FORTGANGCredential: DO
Location Address350 ENGLE ST FL 6Englewood, NJ 07631-1808
Mailing Address7600 River RdNorth Bergen, NJ 07047-6217 · (201) 854-5000
Phone(201) 608-2800
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSTouro Un Col Of Osteopathic Medicine, New YorkGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateFebruary 16, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 7, 20267 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 7, 2026
✔ NPI 1720588791 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyColon & Rectal SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208C00000X
License✔ Licensed in NJ · 25MB11886800
Definition
A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.
Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License 25MB11886800 (NJ)
350 ENGLE ST FL 6, Englewood, NJ 07631
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1014161NJ

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Alexander J Fortgang Do is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID4385180140
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240729002511
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203
This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.
15 services15 patients
Diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope 46600
This procedure involves using a thin, flexible instrument called an endoscope to examine the anal area. It helps detect any abnormal conditions or issues. It's a safe, routine exam performed by a healthcare professional.
14 services13 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
14 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Englewood Hospital And Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Englewood, NJ
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number310045
Location350 Engle StEnglewood, NJ 07631 · Bergen County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 07631 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$98.09 typical visit price
range $63.84 – $190.92
Typical copayment $24.52 (range $15.96 – $47.73)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$79.09 typical visit price
range $20.97 – $155.92
Typical copayment $19.77 (range $5.24 – $38.98)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

CHRISSELLE KIM AGNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Gerontology)
350 ENGLE ST FL 6
ENGLEWOOD, NJ 07631
Bergen County (201) 568-5250

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Alexander Fortgang's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alexander Fortgang is 1720588791. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 16, 2018.

Where is Alexander Fortgang located?

Alexander Fortgang practices at 350 Engle St Fl 6, Englewood, NJ 07631. The listed phone number is (201) 608-2800.

What is Alexander Fortgang's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Colon & Rectal Surgery with taxonomy code 208C00000X.

Is Alexander Fortgang enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Alexander Fortgang is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Is Alexander Fortgang affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Alexander Fortgang is affiliated with Englewood Hospital And Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Alexander Fortgang was last updated on January 7, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.